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(Coastal Living) -- Tips for your trip to Prince Rupert, British Columbia:

Call Tourism Prince Rupert at 800/667-1994 or visit tourismprincerupert.com.

Transportation: You can reach Prince Rupert by B.C. Ferries (bcferries.com); by train on Via Rail (viarail.ca/tourists/en_tour_dpop_prin.html); by Air Canada and Hawkair; by various cruise lines; and by Canada Highway 16.

Lodging and Dining: The Crest Hotel has great views and the full-service Waterfront Restaurant; 800/663-8150 or cresthotel.bc.ca. Contact Cowpuccino's at 250/627-1395 or visit www.rupert.bc.ca/cowpuccinos.htm. Call Rain Dining Lounge at 250/627-8272. Call Cow Bay Café at 250/627-1212.

Touring: For the Pike Island Archaeological Tour, Tsimshian Cultural Kayak Tour, Marine & Whales Discovery Cruise, Grizzly Bear Viewing in the Khutzeymateen, and other adventures, call 800/667-4393 or visit seashorecharters.com.

Activities: Call the Museum of Northern British Columbia at 250/624-3207 or visit museumofnorthernbc.com. For more on the North Pacific Historic Fishing Village, visit nbctourism.com/members/North_Pacific_Historic_Fishing_Village.

Shopping: Call Homework, which carries gifts, clothing and furniture, at 250/624-3663.

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